Driller

ZipRecruiter; Bowmansville (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Drilling & Blasting is seeking a Driller responsible for maintaining drills and ensuring safety on-site. This role involves inspecting equipment, following blueprints, and communicating with the Blasting Supervisor. Applicants should hold a High School Diploma or GED and be willing to obtain MSHA certification.

Benefits

Company truck provided

Qualifications

• Must have MSHA certification within the first 90 days.
• Ability to read, write, and use a tape measure.

Responsibilities

• Inspect machines and ensure operational condition.
• Verify site conditions and drilling plan.
• Maintain safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Technical knowledge of work site blueprints

Ability to read and follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Trinity Drilling & Blasting with headquarters in Bowmansville, PA, serves quarries and construction projects in Pennsylvania and surrounding states. With our commitment to integrity and excellence in our work, we take great pride in our variety of services. Here at Trinity Drilling & Blasting, we take the appropriate steps to not only get the job done right, but to do so in a safe and efficient manner. We provide excellent customer service and will be completely transparent with our customers, no matter the project. Join the Trinity Drilling & Blasting Team Today!

The Driller keeps drills in proper operational condition. Working from a set of plans or blueprints the driller would be responsible for the proper pattern layout and insures that the correct hole size is being drilled. This position is provided a company truck.

Responsibilities include:

• Walk around or pre-trip inspection; check hoses, cables, chains, tracks and the general
• condition of the machine.
• Responsible for checking all drill fluid levels including; engine oil, hydraulic oil, rock oil, compressor oil, anti-freeze and fuel. Ensure the proper warm-up procedures are being executed (per Trinity Drilling & Blasting guidelines).
• Periodically checks with Blaster in Charge or Blasting Supervisor to verify site conditions and drilling plan.
• Check area to be drilled for any hazards to include; overhead electrical wires, underground utilities and unsafe ground conditions, such as slopes or icy areas.
• Holes should be drilled to the proper depths, including subdrill.
• Communicate with the blaster-in-charge the conditions of the drilling, such as condition of rock, wet holes, voids, mud seams, the pattern and drill bit size.
• Ensure tracks are clean and maintenance issues have been reported before securing the drill and leaving the jobsite.
• Exercise extreme caution and observe all safety rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• MSHA certified or obtains this certification in the first 90 days of employment.
• Must be able to read, write and follow instructions, manuals, technical papers and a tape measure.
• Must have technical knowledge of work site blueprints.

Requirements: